Edward H. Gibson Explained

Edward H. Gibson
Birth Name:Edward Herrick Gibson
Birth Date:4 July 1872
Birth Place:Boston, Massachusetts, US
Placeofburial:Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, California
Placeofburial Label:Place of burial
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Army
Rank:Sergeant
Serviceyears:1899–1901
Unit:27th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers
Awards:Medal of Honor

Edward Herrick Gibson[1] (July 4, 1872 – April 25, 1942) was a United States Army Sergeant received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Philippine–American War. He was awarded the Medal for the same action as Corporal Antoine Gaujot. The Medal was received for actions on December 19, 1899, at the Battle of Paye near Mateo during the Philippine–American War. Gibson is buried in Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno, California.[2]

Gibson enlisted in the Army in July 1899, and was discharged in April 1901.[3]

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company M, 27th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers. Place and date: At San Mateo, Philippine Islands, December 19, 1899. Entered service at: Boston, Mass. Birth: Boston, Mass. Date of issue: Unknown.

Citation:

Attempted under a heavy fire of the enemy to swim a river for the purpose of obtaining and returning with a canoe.

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Notes and References

  1. http://militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=746 Hall of Valor
  2. https://www.cmohs.org/recipients/edward-h-gibson Congressional Medal of Honor Society
  3. http://oaklandwiki.org/Edward_Gibson Oaklandwiki.org